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A Water freezes in the cracks.Water freezes in the cracks.
B Wind blows through the cracks.Wind blows through the cracks.
C Heat forces the rock to crack.Heat forces the rock to crack.
D Earthquakes cause the rock to crack.Earthquakes cause the rock to crack.
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The response that would MOST LIKELY cause the rock to break apart is:
A. Water freezes in the cracks.
This process, known as freeze-thaw weathering or ice wedging, occurs when water enters cracks in the rock, freezes, and expands, leading to the breaking apart of the rock over time.
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